MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?
Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.
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R899 HDF is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1997 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 121,220 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R899 HDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R899 HDF registered?
R899 HDF is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 14 October 1997.
Is R899 HDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R899 HDF shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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